Name: BoBo
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
Color: Orange
Declawed: No
House-trained: Unknown
BoBo can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Pet of the day 4/22/19
If You See Me Watching the Road Crew…
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation I was driving through Franklin the other day and passed a stretch of roadwork. There was a big excavator parked…
Pet of the Day 10/25/25
Meet Ajax! Ajax was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, Enid, Wednesday, Barry, and Pugsley. He is a sweet…
Tentative schedule set for Franklin sewer project
The Franklin General Authority has announced next week’s tentative schedule for its A-108 sewer replacement project. Work in the Third Ward will include paving on…
Experienced Venango poll workers will greet voters
Venango County poll workers received refresher training this week in preparation for the Nov. 4 general election. Elections Director Laura Anna said the county’s poll…
Recent Deaths 10/25/25
Shane Carl Densmore, 63, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. April L. Bain, 65, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October…
Pet of the Day 10/24/25
Meet Mork! Are you ready to open your heart and home to a wonderful companion? Look no further than Mork, a loving and loyal male…
Police: Two Meadville-area vape, tobacco shops busted for sale of illegal drugs
Two Meadville-area vape and tobacco shops were raided Thursday after public complaints led to the discovery of illegal drugs being sold, according to the Meadville…
Recent Deaths 10/24/25
Rosario James Galletta, 71, of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly of Titusville, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. James I. Stoops, 75, of Franklin, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 10/23/25
Meet Goat-Tee! Goat-Tee is named for his little black goatee. If you are looking for a playful, rambunctious boy, Goat-Tee is your boy. He loves…
Friends for Food contributions pass $14,000
An additional $3,380 has been raised for the annual Friends for Food campaign, bringing the total to $14,785. The effort, organized by Community Services of…
East Forest names Homecoming King and Queen
East Forest High School held its annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Oct. 18. The dance was sponsored by the East Forest Student Council. Jonah Glass,…
Recent Deaths 10/23/25
Calvin Cortez Ludy Jr., 15, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Hope S. Goodman, 55, of Rimersburg, passed away on Tuesday,…
Fall in Love with Pumpkins, Warts and All
Quirky pumpkins are in vogue for fall decorating, including those covered with warts. Find out the causes for these bumpy beauties in this article. There…
Pet of the Day 10/22/25
Meet Sarek! Sarek was born in June of 2023 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Billy’s Has Karma concert series will return to Oil City
The Karma Concert Series, now called *Billy’s Has Karma*, is returning to Oil City for its ninth year, bringing live performances from local musicians every…
Recent Deaths 10/21/25
Jeffrey A. Dean, 62, of Oil City, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025. Carolyn S. Grove, 71, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, October 18,…
Pet of the Day 10/20/25
Meet Chester & Dippy! Meet the dynamic duo, Chester & Dippy! These two affectionate and friendly boys are a packaged deal, offering double the love,…
Hazardous waste and electronics recycling in Franklin
Venango County will be sponsoring an upcoming event for both household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1…
Recent Deaths 10/20/25
Joann (Joan) E. Faltenovich, 73, of Leeper, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025. Linda J. Adams, 76, of Oil City, passed away Friday, October 17,…
Pet of the Day 10/18/25
Meet Spock! Spock was born in January of 2021 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Library Town Hall meetings
The Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) has scheduled three town hall meetings to answer questions and address concerns on the upcoming Venango County ballot referendum….
Baked Goods From Heaven wins Venango sandwich contest
Baked Goods From Heaven, located in Oil City, won the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry’s “Best Sandwich In The County” contest for 2025….
Halloween Bash at Central Elementary enjoys terrific turnout
The Central Elementary and Franklin Elks Lodge #110’s first-ever Halloween Bash on Friday night drew a much larger crowd than expected, with more than 400…
Set Back, Still Moving Forward
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation With how much I’ve been going on about heavy equipment over the last several weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking…
Recent Deaths 10/18/25
Joyce M. Hays, 86, of Franklin, passed away on October 16, 2025. Edward “Ed” Staab, 87, of Oil City, died Thursday, October 16, 2025. Lulu…
Pet of the Day 10/17/25
Meet Journey! Meet Journey, a truly special female dog who is friendly, gentle, and playful. She is a ray of sunshine, with a heart as…
Franklin boat launch to close for repairs
The boat launch at Third Street in Franklin will temporarily close starting Monday, Oct. 27, so repairs can be made. The boat launch is expected…
Family celebrates five generations
Five generations of the Stroup family are pictured. Seated is Helen Stroup, holding her great-great-granddaughter Madilyn Shuffstall. Standing, from left, are Helen’s daughter Karen Vandervort,…
Recent Deaths 10/17/25
Johnathan Michael Stover, 18, of Angelstein, Colorado, and Oil City, passed away on September 28, 2025. Michael A. Huff, 65, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/16/25
Meet Wizard! Meet Wizard, a truly magical doggo who’s ready to cast a spell on your heart! This affectionate and gentle boy is a bundle…
ORAS unveils new outdoor classroom in time for annual star party
PennCyber warns of security risks as Windows 10 support ends
Recent Deaths 10/16/25
Pet of the Day 10/15/25
Friends for Food contributions pass $11,000
Nifty at 90: Grandmother known for love of citrus, work at Polk Center
Origin of Main Street Market fire in Polk remains uncertain
